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– Pull oil filter element -3- and O-ring -2- out of sealing cap -1-.
– Clean sealing surfaces of sealing cap -1-.
– Lightly lubricate new O-rings -4- and -2- with engine oil and
insert into grooves.
– Fit new oil filter element -3- in sealing cap -1-.
– Fit sealing cap -1- on engine and tighten to appropriate torque
using socket (32 mm) (see table of tightening torques for in‐
stallation ⇒ page 66
Continue installation in reverse sequence.
3.41.6 12-cyl. petrol engine 6.0 ltr. MPI
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- , measuring range 6 to 50 Nm
Table of tightening torques for installation:
Component/fastener
Sealing cap
Steps for removal:
– Remove engine cover panel
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– Loosen sealing cap -arrow- using socket (32 mm) . This cau‐
ses a valve to open.
– Wait a few minutes to allow engine oil to drain from filter hous‐
ing into crankcase.
– Completely remove sealing cap -arrow- of oil filter. Make sure
that no engine oil drips onto engine.
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